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Explore the "Representation in Arts Education Matters" document, connecting educators with diverse artists who serve as "mirrors or windows" for students. This initiative showcases how diverse artistic voices enrich learning. #DiverseArts #StudentInspiration maeia-artsednetwork.org/wp-content/u...
June 23, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Explore the "Representation in Arts Education Matters" document, connecting educators with diverse artists who serve as "mirrors or windows" for students. This initiative showcases how diverse artistic voices enrich learning. #DiverseArts #StudentInspiration maeia-artsednetwork.org/wp-content/u...
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We love the arts being represented in MDE’s celebration of teachers! www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Lra...
proudMIeducator: Michael Rumbell, Northville Public Schools
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June 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM
We love the arts being represented in MDE’s celebration of teachers! www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Lra...
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Barb Whitney, our Director of Operations at MI Creative Potential, is featured on the University of Michigan's podcast! Discover her path from artist to arts administration leader. Check it out: blogs.umflint.edu/graduateprog... #ArtsLeadership
From Artist to Leader: Barb Whitney’s Journey in Arts Administration | Graduate Programs
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July 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Barb Whitney, our Director of Operations at MI Creative Potential, is featured on the University of Michigan's podcast! Discover her path from artist to arts administration leader. Check it out: blogs.umflint.edu/graduateprog... #ArtsLeadership
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Attend "Build a Better Assessment Future" in East Lansing, MI, on August 5-6, 2025 to hear Grammy-winning musician John Churchville and MI Creative Potential Director Heather Vaughan-Southard discuss "Igniting Student Creativity." Image: 2024 BBAF attendees! #education #artsed
July 14, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Attend "Build a Better Assessment Future" in East Lansing, MI, on August 5-6, 2025 to hear Grammy-winning musician John Churchville and MI Creative Potential Director Heather Vaughan-Southard discuss "Igniting Student Creativity." Image: 2024 BBAF attendees! #education #artsed
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Did you know that the arts boost the economy? In 2022, the Arts and Culture sector was a $1.1 trillion industry, supporting 5.2 million jobs and accounting for 4.3% of the U.S. economy. It surpassed sectors like Transportation, Construction, Education, and Agriculture. NASAA, 2024.
July 21, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Did you know that the arts boost the economy? In 2022, the Arts and Culture sector was a $1.1 trillion industry, supporting 5.2 million jobs and accounting for 4.3% of the U.S. economy. It surpassed sectors like Transportation, Construction, Education, and Agriculture. NASAA, 2024.
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Our colleague Nafeesah Symonette's keynote address from the Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Summit invites us to consider our roles as artists, leaders, and firekeepers in a time that needs us most. youtu.be/I5qdyungMf4.
Stirring the Coals: A Call to Action-NWMI Arts & Cultural Summit 2025 Keynote by Nafeesah Symonette
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June 19, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Our colleague Nafeesah Symonette's keynote address from the Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Summit invites us to consider our roles as artists, leaders, and firekeepers in a time that needs us most. youtu.be/I5qdyungMf4.
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Did you know that the arts can foster students’ positive approaches to learning and greater interpersonal skills? MI Creative Potential leaders Heather Vaughan-Southard and Barb Whitney serve with National Endowment for the Arts' Sunil Iyengar on AEP's Data Working Group and share his findings!
Educating Ourselves about Childhood Arts Experiences—and Why They Matter
In this new post from our Research and Analysis office, we look at two new reports on arts education and what they can tell us about why arts education matters.
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April 17, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Did you know that the arts can foster students’ positive approaches to learning and greater interpersonal skills? MI Creative Potential leaders Heather Vaughan-Southard and Barb Whitney serve with National Endowment for the Arts' Sunil Iyengar on AEP's Data Working Group and share his findings!
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Together we can advance arts education in Michigan! We are thrilled to announce the launch of the artlook® Michigan platform! Explore its features and join our vibrant arts community today. michigan.artlookmap.com
#ArtsEducation #artsinmichigan
#ArtsEducation #artsinmichigan
April 15, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Together we can advance arts education in Michigan! We are thrilled to announce the launch of the artlook® Michigan platform! Explore its features and join our vibrant arts community today. michigan.artlookmap.com
#ArtsEducation #artsinmichigan
#ArtsEducation #artsinmichigan
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MSU’s Education Policy Fellowship Program explored arts education policy and practice. With Heather Vaughan-Southard, Barb Whitney, and fellow creative leaders, fellows got hands-on with the process—Dr. Beverly is pictured here making a pinch pot, embodying the connection between making and meaning.
May 12, 2025 at 8:32 PM
MSU’s Education Policy Fellowship Program explored arts education policy and practice. With Heather Vaughan-Southard, Barb Whitney, and fellow creative leaders, fellows got hands-on with the process—Dr. Beverly is pictured here making a pinch pot, embodying the connection between making and meaning.